Kittencals Cheesy Shepherds Pie Food

KITTENCAL'S CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F.
• Grease a 9 x 9-inch or an 11 x 7-inch square baking dish.
• For potato topping; combine half a can of cheddar cheese soup with hot mashed potatoes; set aside.
• In a fry pan brown ground beef with oregano, chopped onion and garlic; drain off fat, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.
• Meanwhile cook mixed veggies according to package directions; drain well then add to beef mixture along with the remaining half of cheese soup.
• Add in your choice of additions, then season with salt and pepper to taste; mix to combine and simmer uncovered for about 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat stirring occasionally.
• Spoon meat mixture into greased pan; spread the hot mashed potato mixture evenly over top.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until topping is light golden brown.
• Sprinkle 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top then allow to melt.
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• ADDITIONS, use one or all of 3/4 cups good quality beef broth mix/wisked with 2 tablespoons flour (for a thicker ground beef mixture) -- one can cream style corn/ one tablespoon Dijon mustard -- 1/3 cup Heinz chili sauce or ketchup -- 1/2 package of dry onion soup mix -- 2 tbsp Kitchen Bouquet browning sauce OR 1-2 small packages beef bouillon powder.

BIRD'S EASY CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Mix potatoes, cream cheese, half of the cheddar cheese, and garlic until well blended (use microwave if necessary). Set aside.
• Brown meat, onion, Italian seasoning, and ground mace in large skillet and drain. Return meat back to pan and stir in vegetables and sour cream. Heat to warm.
• Pour meat mixture into a deep 9" pie crust. Cover with potato mixture.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and paprika. Bake for 25 minutes or till heated through.

CHEDDAR-TOPPED SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover by 1 inch with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high. Add carrots, celery, onion, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add flour and tomato paste; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beef; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil, and simmer 1 minute. Set beef filling aside.
• Drain potatoes; return to pan. Cook over medium, stirring, until liquid has evaporated and a thin film covers bottom of pan, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; add milk and 1 cup cheese. Mash until smooth; season cheddar-potato topping with salt and pepper.
• Pour beef filling into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Drop dollops of topping over filling; spread to edges with a spatula. Using a fork, make decorative peaks; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until topping is browned and filling is bubbling rapidly, about 20 minutes (if topping and filling were chilled, increase to 35 minutes). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until tender and easily crushed with tongs, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Place the half-and-half and butter into a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave until warmed through, about 35 seconds. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return to the saucepan. Mash the potatoes and then add the half and half, butter, salt and pepper and continue to mash until smooth. Stir in the yolk until well combined.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the filling. Place the canola oil into a 12-inch saute pan and set over medium high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the onion and carrots and saute just until they begin to take on color, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Add the lamb, salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 3 minutes. Sprinkle the meat with the flour and toss to coat, continuing to cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire, rosemary, thyme, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer slowly 10 to 12 minutes or until the sauce is thickened slightly.
• Add the corn and peas to the lamb mixture and spread evenly into an 11 by 7-inch glass baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, starting around the edges to create a seal to prevent the mixture from bubbling up and smooth with a rubber spatula. Place on a parchment lined half sheet pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes or just until the potatoes begin to brown. Remove to a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• In a blender add flour, butter, milk, garlic and first amount of oregano.
• Blend ingredients well about 30 seconds.
• Pour mixture into medium pot.
• Heat until thickened and bubbly (about 10 minutes) over medium-high heat stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
• In large pot put potatoes in with enough water to cover and bring to boil.
• Cook until potatoes are soft, about 15-20 minutes.
• Drain, mash well.
• Mash in half of cheese mixture until well mixed.
• Scramble fry beef until well browned, drain.
• Add veggies, Worcestershire sauce, oregano and Maggi and rest of cheese sauce.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• Put meat mixture into 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
• Spread potatoes on top of meat mixture and "peak" (like meringue) with back of a spoon or fork.
• Dot potatoes with 2 tbsp of margarine and sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in 350°F oven for 45 minutes.
• Let rest for 10-30 minutes so meat sets. Mixture will be hot still, it really holds the heat! :).

CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Prepare Potatoes as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain.
• Add vegetables and gravy to meat; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish; cover with potatoes.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until potatoes are heated through and lightly browned.

SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• For the Base:.
• Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic together; drain.
• Cook frozen vegetables according to package directions; drain.
• Stir the vegetables into the beef mixture and add the rest of the base ingredients, mixing well.
• Pour into a 13x9" baking dish.
• For the Topping:.
• Mix both pouches of instant potatoes according to the directions on the box, using the quantities of milk, butter, and hot water as listed.
• Stir in the shredded cheese.
• Spread carefully over the beef mixture to the edges of the pan, being careful to seal all the edges and corners.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and casserole is heated through (will be bubbly).

SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Cook potatoes and garlic in boiling water in large saucepan 20 min. or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, brown meat in large nonstick skillet. Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 min. Add mixed vegetables, broth and ketchup; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add sour cream; mash until potatoes are smooth and mixture is well blended. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese.
• Spoon meat mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with potato mixture.
• Bake 18 min. Top with remaining cheese; bake 2 min. or until melted.